Description: "In this revised fifth edition and essential guide to the subject, Tony Saich delivers a thorough introduction to all aspects of politics and governance in post-Mao China, taking full account of the changes of the 20th Party Congress and the 13th National People's Congress. This new edition analyses the latest developments in Chinese politics and governance, including the situation in Hong Kong, using contemporary case studies to illustrate a range of contemporary developments. It covers current debates in Chinese society, including questions of identity, sexuality, and religion. With increased coverage of ideology and intellectual traditions in China, the analysis allows students to place recent social movements such as MeToo in a longer historical context"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Tony Saich is Daewoo Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, USA.
Review Quotes: Essential introduction to China's complex political and economic systems, this is an insightful and assessable text and excellent choice for any introduction to Chinese politics
Niall Duggan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Government and Politics, University College Cork, Ireland